HR Business Partner, Talent Acquisition

Addgene USA; Watertown (MA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Disability insurance

PTO 22 days

401(k) with company match

Professional development stipend

Lifestyle stipend

Transit reimbursement

Wellness reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Addgene is seeking an HR Business Partner, Talent Acquisition to lead full-cycle recruiting and onboarding for the organization. You will partner with hiring managers and the Chief People Officer to design thoughtful roles, interview processes, and selection criteria that attract diverse, top talent aligned with Addgene’s mission.

You will build strong relationships with Addgenies at all levels, guide workforce planning, compensation and benefits discussions, and drive programs that improve

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience with strong talent acquisition expertise.
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP/ SCP) a plus.
• Full life cycle recruiting experience and onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruiting for the organization, partnering with hiring managers to design thoughtful job descriptions, interview questions, and selection processes.
• Plan and execute recruitment procedures including sourcing, screening calls, assessments, interviews, and offer presentations.
• Develop creative sourcing approaches and represent Addgene at events to attract a diverse workforce.
• Serve as the day-to-day owner of our applicant tracking system.
• Lead the onboarding experience for new hires, tying roles to Addgene's mission and values.

Skills

8+ years HR experience

Talent acquisition

HR certification

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Employee relations

Onboarding

Tools

JazzHR

Paylocity

Payscale

Culture Amp

Job description

TITLE

HR Business Partner, Talent Acquisition

WHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE

Addgene is seeking a progressive, dynamic, business-focused HR Business Partner, Talent Acquisition. You will play a key role in delivering on Addgene's people and organizational priorities. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of talent acquisition and onboarding for the organization as well as managing HR business partnerships and support with assigned teams. You will ensure a top-notch candidate and employee experience to drive Addgene's strategy through attracting, engaging, and retaining a diverse, high-performing, and innovative workforce.

POSITION REPORTS TO

Chief People Officer

APPROXIMATE START DATE

ASAP

SALARY

$100,000-115,000 annually + our amazing benefits!

LOCATION & POLICY ON REMOTE WORK

This is a hybrid position that is expected to work 3 days a week onsite out of our Watertown, Massachusetts Headquarters. Our beautiful office space has free, ample parking with a complimentary shuttle from Harvard Square and is on multiple bus lines, with the cost of public transit covered by Addgene for those onsite at least twice a week.

The Role

You will build strong partnerships with Addgenies at all levels of your assigned teams and provide thoughtful, intentional, and responsive people support. In collaboration with another HR Business Partner, you will act as a strategic advisor, offering guidance on employee relations, talent management, compensation, benefits, employee engagement, analytics, policies, and procedures. You will play an integral role in contributing to the development and implementation of HR initiatives that drive employee engagement, talent management, and organizational effectiveness.

As part of your scope, you will:

• Own full-cycle recruiting for the organization, partnering with hiring managers to design thoughtful job descriptions, interview questions, and selection processes aligned with each position’s requirements.
• Plan and execute recruitment procedures including sourcing, screening calls, assessments, interviews, and offer presentations, ensuring a positive end-to-end candidate experience.
• Develop creative sourcing approaches and represent Addgene at hiring events, career fairs, and other external forums to attract a diverse workforce.
• Serve as the day-to-day owner of our applicant tracking system.
• Lead the onboarding experience for new hires, ensuring a foundational understanding of our business and how each employee ties into Addgene's mission and values.

To Succeed in This Role, You Will

• Act as a strategic advisor on all human resource-related matters by providing direction, advice, and useful tools to managers and Addgenies.
• Help managers tie their business objectives to talent profiles and people strategies by providing guidance on workforce planning, employee development, and succession planning.
• Regularly meet and collaborate with other HRBPs to assess organizational challenges, develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and programs that support Addgene's goals and objectives.
• Act as a strategic leader and change agent to identify, implement, and analyze the success of programs to support business needs.
• Interpret trends in employee relations issues; proactively design and recommend interventions and solutions to facilitate an open, inclusive environment.
• Drive initiatives to foster a positive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and promotes a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Serve as an advocate for the company's core values of supportive culture, continuous evolution, increasing accessibility, constructive collaboration, and meaningful connections.
• Analyze trends and metrics to develop solutions, programs, and policies while prioritizing employee experiences to maintain an inclusive work environment.
• Monitor employee engagement and provide advice and recommendations on action plans to build on strengths and address challenges.
• Ensure recruiting, hiring, and onboarding practices comply with employment laws and Addgene policy.
• Lead change management processes on values, mindsets, and behaviors, providing HR guidance and coaching as appropriate.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and best practices and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills and Competencies

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with strong expertise in talent acquisition; HR certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP/SCP) a plus
• Full life cycle recruiting experience with a proven ability to identify and attract top talent
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and trust at all levels
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including use of recruiting and workforce metrics
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with professionalism and integrity
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including managing multiple searches and competing deadlines
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (JazzHR a plus) and HR-related software applications (Paylocity, Payscale, and Culture Amp a plus)
• Functional expertise in recruiting, onboarding, employee life cycle, performance management, compensation, benefits, employee development, and employee relations
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply employment laws and regulations
• Comfortable with ambiguity and open to creative problem solving
• Service-oriented approach with a commitment to positive change and delivering exemplary candidate and employee experiences

Benefits

At Addgene, we prioritize our people with comprehensive benefits that support both your work and your life.

Full-time employees receive:

• 85% company-paid healthcare premiums including dental (extending to family members) and 100% company-paid deductible
• Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• 22 days of PTO on top of our winter break closure and company holidays.
• A 403(b) retirement account with a company match of 4% after 2 years of employment.
• Annual professional development stipend
• Annual lifestyle stipend
• Fully paid public transportation for employees who work onsite two or more days per week.
• Onsite yoga classes & wellness reimbursement
• Pet insurance
• Annual financial planning one-on-ones with our plan administrator

The Organization

Addgene is a self-sustaining, thriving nonprofit life sciences organization that was created to help scientists share DNA-based research materials called plasmids. Our mission is to accelerate research and discovery by improving access to useful research materials and information. Since its founding in 2004, Addgene has grown and innovated in order to assist the research community by archiving and sharing useful DNA-based research materials and resources (such as plasmids, viral vectors, and recombinant antibodies) with scientists worldwide. Broad availability of these unique research materials promotes the advancement of research in a wide variety of disciplines, including cancer, heart disease, and neurodegenerative disorders, while increasing collaboration within the scientific community.

Learn more here from our President & Executive Director, Chonnettia Jones.

As an Addgenie, you will work collaboratively with internal teams to help fulfill this mission, including scientists, software engineers and product developers, renowned customer support teams, scientific content creators, and business development professionals. Together, Addgenies create and enhance opportunities for research scientists to deposit their materials, find products and resources easily on our website, and receive unparalleled support in receiving and expertly using our materials in their own experiments.

Life at Addgene

Addgene is a truly special place to work. We are an inclusive and welcoming group of people from many backgrounds and perspectives. We believe in flexibility, actively supporting professional development, and a strong work/life balance. We value sharing ideas and feedback with each other and the company. Learn more about Life at Addgene

We also believe it's important to make time for fun, whether it's eating popcorn at our outdoor movie night, sharing cute photos in the #pets slack channel, or sampling whiskeys at our end‑year social hour. Bookworms, athletes, gamers, parents, foodies, and more will find community in Addgene's events and Slack channels.

Addgene works with a global scientific community in which the best innovations and discoveries come from diverse teams. We continuously learn from and celebrate a variety of perspectives and seek to create an environment where all people can feel heard, respected, and valued.

Addgene is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, active military or veteran status, age, handicap, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or Local law.